# Reflections

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I Lost Control of my Emotions
Parenting Reflections Emotional Health

I Lost Control of my Emotions

Lou LaMedica Lou LaMedica
Apr 10, 2025

An honest reflection on losing your temper as a parent, the power of apologizing to your child, and how one moment of vulnerability opened the door to emotional growth and trust.

I Wasn’t Going to Buy… Then I Did
Personal Finance Reflections Mindset

I Wasn’t Going to Buy… Then I Did

Lou LaMedica Lou LaMedica
Apr 9, 2025

After saying I wouldn’t buy yesterday, I saw signs in the bond market and political landscape that told me it was time to move. Here’s why I bought NVO and CROX—and what happened next.

Not Every Dip Deserves a Buy
Personal Finance Reflections Mindset

Not Every Dip Deserves a Buy

Lou LaMedica Lou LaMedica
Apr 8, 2025

I'm not buying stocks right now. Here's why I'm holding cash, how Trump’s trade war factors in, and what would make me invest again.